How to Report a Potential Problem
To report a health product that you believe is being advertised falsely, contact:
- the FTC by phone, toll-free, at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357), TDD: 1-866-653-4261; by mail to Consumer Response Center, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580; or online at www.ftc.gov. Click on "File a Complaint Online."
- your state Attorney General's office, state department of health, or local consumer protection agency. These offices are listed in the blue pages of your telephone book.
To report a product that you believe is fraudulently labeled, call your local FDA office. The number is listed in the blue pages of the telephone book.
To report an adverse reaction or illness that you think is related to the use of a supplement or other healthcare product, call a doctor or other healthcare provider immediately. You also may want to report your reaction or illness to FDA MedWatch. Call 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) to request a report form, or file a complaint online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report/hcp.htm. Patients' names are kept confidential. For more information on how to report a problem to FDA, see www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/problem.html.
Food and Drug Administration
The FDA regulates over $1 trillion worth of products, which account for 25
cents of every dollar spent annually by American consumers. It is part of FDA's
job to see that the food we eat is safe and wholesome and that the medicines and
medical devices we use are safe and effective. For more information, call
toll-free, 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332), or visit the
FDA website.
